1987 Honda Civic vs. 1988 Renault 25
To start off, 1988 Renault 25 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,847 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Renault 25 (152 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1987 Honda Civic. (130 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Renault 25 should accelerate faster than 1987 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Renault 25 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1987 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1988 Renault 25 (240 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Civic. (143 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1988 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Civic | 1988 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Civic | 25 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2730 mm |
